You maybe wondering how to add the stem to the pumpkin shaped cheese ball, you simply need to cut off the stem of a bell pepper and stick it on top of the cheese ball and you created a fun, unique Thanksgiving friendly or Halloween friendly cheese ball. You could also do something clever to turn this cheese ball into a Christmas or Hanukah cheese ball by adding some festive toppings.
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Thanksgiving Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz blocks greek yogurt cream cheese
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tbsp thyme fresh, chopped
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a stand mixer fit with a paddle attachment, combine all ingredients and beat until smooth.
- Use a spatula to scrape cream cheese mixture onto the center of a large piece of cling wrap. Form cream cheese into a ball and close cling wrap tightly around the ball. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Cut the stem off of a bell pepper. Remove cheese ball from fridge. Remove cling wrap and place on serving tray. Press stem onto top of cheese ball. Serve with crackers and/or veggies.
Nutrition
Please note:
Nutrition info is approximate and may contain errors.
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An award winning recipe developer, Dietitian Kaitlin’s mission is to empower others to reach their health goals by encouraging them to get back into the kitchen. Co-author of Nourished: 10 Ingredients to Happy, Healthy Eating and Cooking with Diabetes.
